Banquets Chef

As a Banquets Chef at Marriott, you will lead all banquet culinary operations within our Food & Beverage Operations department, delivering exceptional experiences for meetings, events, and catering. You will design and execute high-volume plated and buffet menus, oversee kitchen brigade scheduling and training, and ensure flawless event execution aligned with Marriott's global standards. This role requires strong leadership, cost control, and food safety expertise, with a passion for quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Join a people-first culture with growth, training, and travel benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead all banquet culinary operations for meetings, events, and catering functions
• Plan and execute high-volume, plated and buffet menus aligned with Marriott standards
• Manage, train, and schedule kitchen brigade; ensure smooth event execution
• Control food and labor costs through accurate forecasting, ordering, and inventory
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines
• Collaborate with Sales, Catering, and Banquet teams to interpret BEOs and guest needs
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and timeliness for all banquet offerings
• Support menu innovation, tastings, and special culinary events

Required Skills

• High-volume banquet production
• Menu planning & costing
• Food safety & sanitation (HACCP)
• Staff scheduling & labor control
• Buffet & plated presentation
• Culinary team leadership
• Inventory & ordering
• Allergen & dietary menu planning
• Quality control & plating standards
• Banquet event order (BEO) execution